lighthearted
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Synonyms & Antonyms for lighthearted
Synonyms
blithe, carefree, debonair, devil-may-care, gay, happy-go-lucky, insouciant, lightsome, slaphappy, unconcerned
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In the onstage village, daily life unspools in song, from Yerma’s desperate lullabies to lighthearted, erotically charged songs that the women sing while doing laundry. — Zoë Madonna, BostonGlobe.com, "Fiery flamenco as intense as the story ‘Yerma’ tells," 26 June 2019 The two teams had been engaging in a lighthearted back-and-forth all weekend on social media. — Los Angeles Times, "Alejandro Bedoya is named MLS player of the week after in-game call for gun control," 6 Aug. 2019 The new show is from Damon Lindeloff, of Lost and The Leftovers, so maybe don't expect anything lighthearted. — Wired Staff, WIRED, "Snowpiercer, Picard, and More Awesome Trailers Hit Comic-Con," 20 July 2019 Social media reporter Alexa Datt returns, for instance, already aware of how to blend a typical field reporter’s responsibilities with the more lighthearted elements she’ll be involved with once again Thursday. — Jacob Feldman, SI.com, "What to Expect from YouTube's Exclusive Live MLB Game Broadcast," 18 July 2019 Director Larry Sousa also re-creates the musical’s snappy style, pacing and lighthearted humor. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: ‘Dice’ at North Coast Rep is charming and nostalgic but score needs work," 15 July 2019 In lighthearted post, Saville shared photos of her father Jeff modeling different outfits asking her for advice on the best option for his date that night. — Rebecca Hennes, Houston Chronicle, "Friendswood teen's hilarious post of father asking for dating advice goes viral," 11 July 2019 From Hyde Park to North Mayfair, neighborhood holiday celebrations throughout the city were lively, lighthearted and filled with a shared sense of community pride on this quintessential American holiday. — Christy Gutowski, chicagotribune.com, "Chicago’s neighborhoods celebrate July Fourth: ‘I just tell her it’s the God Bless America day.’," 4 July 2019 The mood may have been lighthearted, but Lizzo’s debut required major league fashion. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Watch Lizzo Make Pink Her Power Color at the Met Gala," 9 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lighthearted.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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